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Choosing The Right 22LR Conversion Kit

Wed, 09/07/2022 - 02:30
Drop-in .22 LR conversion kits offer cost savings on ammunition. Be sure you’re using the right setup, though.

Han Solo Blaster Sells At Auction for More than $1 Million

Tue, 09/06/2022 - 09:00
$1 million is a big price to pay for having a good blaster at your side.

First Look: Ruger SFAR

Tue, 09/06/2022 - 06:00
The SFAR is chambered in .308 Win, using AR-15 trigger parts and SR25-compatible magazines.

Double Edge: The New FN 509 CC Edge Pistol

Tue, 09/06/2022 - 03:30
Brand-new from FN America is a new “Compensated Carry” addition to the FN 509 lineup. 

Gear Up: IWI US Tavor SAR Accessories

Mon, 09/05/2022 - 08:00
The original Tavor is likely the best-selling bullpup of all time, and as a result, a robust aftermarket exists for parts to improve upon the base design.

First Look: High Speed Gear IFAK Pouch

Mon, 09/05/2022 - 04:00
A new way to keep vital medical gear close at hand.

First Look: Hornady Security Cabinets

Sun, 09/04/2022 - 06:00
Modular, stackable protection for gear that needs to be locked safely away.

Skills Check: How To Shoot Faster

Sun, 09/04/2022 - 02:45
Shooters like shooting tight, small groups. Small groups are indicative of the ability to apply marksmanship skills consistently. And besides, they’re good for bragging rights and one-upmanship. 

First Look: Virdian E Series Green Laser For PSA Dagger

Sat, 09/03/2022 - 10:00
A new accessory option for Palmetto State Armory's 9mm pistol.

5 Great Pepper Spray Options

Sat, 09/03/2022 - 02:00
Stay safe, no matter what kind of threat you may face.

Thoughts on Home Invasions

Fri, 09/02/2022 - 10:00
There's more to defending your home than just having a home defense gun nearby.

First Look: SIG Sauer P-365X Macro Pistol

Fri, 09/02/2022 - 07:00
17+1 capacity in a thin, compact pistol.

I Carry: Smith & Wesson CSX Pistol in a Safariland Holster

Fri, 09/02/2022 - 03:00
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Smith & Wesson CSX 9 mm pistol carried in a Safariland Model 27 holster along with a CRKT Snap Lock pocketknife.

First Look: Taurus GX4XL Pistol

Thu, 09/01/2022 - 09:00
Taurus expands the GX4 product line with a slightly larger version of its micro-9 mm double-stack GX4.

The Most Common Mistakes in Your Drawstroke

Thu, 09/01/2022 - 07:00
Carrying a firearm for self-defense is only part of the solution. An even bigger part of your defensive plan is knowing when to draw said firearm to protect life. Once the legal and moral requirements have been met, it is all about how you draw your firearm from the holster.

Shoot United Event Draws Capacity Crowd

Thu, 09/01/2022 - 05:00
Winchester Ammunition gave dozens of people a chance to fire their first shots.

First Look: Springfield Armory DS Prodigy Pistol

Thu, 09/01/2022 - 02:30
A 1911 style pistol chambered in 9mm with a double-stack magazine that's also red-dot ready.

Tip: Choosing an EDC Pistol

Wed, 08/31/2022 - 07:30
You have been shooting handguns for slightly more than a year. You have taken a few classes and feel comfortable with being safe and shooting targets with your full-size Glock and SIG Sauer pistols.

First Look: Strike Industries Stacked Angled Grip

Wed, 08/31/2022 - 05:25
Keep your activation cables under control with this new adjustable grip.

Stop the Spread: Patterning A Defensive Shotgun

Wed, 08/31/2022 - 03:00
Patterning your defensive shotgun and ammunition is paramount for home defense.

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